What Hydroplex Pumps & Valves does

Hydroplex Pumps & Valves, founded in 1980 and headquartered at 230 West Gloria Switch Road in Lafayette, Louisiana, designs and manufactures high-pressure fluid handling equipment for the global oil and gas industry and select industrial markets. The company's product portfolio is anchored on four high-pressure triplex plunger pump models (HP-350, HP-550, HP-950, HP-1050) used for hydrostatic testing, methanol injection, well equalization, and HPU charge applications, complemented by an extensive valve lineup covering choke/throttling valves (HCI, HCA, HCY, HydraMax, WaferMax, MiniMax, CSX), pressure regulators (HR-20P, HR2-20, BPR10-15 back pressure regulator), and check valves. Supporting offerings include vapor containment vessels, plunger lubricant systems, vaporless stuffing boxes, and test/injection units used in wellhead automation, gas lift (continuous and intermittent), separator dump applications, enhanced oil recovery (CO2 injection, WAG), salt water disposal, and vapor recovery.

The company operates an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure, holds ISO 9001 certification from Intercert, and is affiliated with sister divisions AGI Industries (Pump & Fluid Handling Solutions) and AGI Packaged Pump Systems under the AGI Industries umbrella, with careers hosted on a shared Paylocity recruiting portal. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of pumps, valves, accessories, and test units, distributed via a combination of field-based direct sales with application engineering support and a global channel partner/distributor network with an active distributor portal and open recruitment of new channel partners. Pricing is custom-quote based with no public disclosure of list prices, and the company markets itself through technical content, case studies, technical papers, valve sizing guides, and SEO targeting oilfield professionals.

Name

Hydroplex Pumps & Valves

Legal name

Hydroplex

Website

https://hydroplexpumps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hydroplex Pumps & Valves designs and manufactures high-pressure triplex plunger pumps, choke/throttling valves, regulators, and test units for oil and gas operators and oilfield service companies globally from its Lafayette, Louisiana headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield High-Pressure Pumps and Valves

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Positive Displacement Pumps (IMAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• High pressure pumps
• Oilfield valves
• Triplex plunger pumps
• Gas lift equipment
• Wellhead fluid handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Pump Sales: Sale of high-pressure triplex plunger pumps (HP-350, HP-550, HP-950, HP-1050) to oil and gas operators and service companies. Revenue generated through direct sales and distributor channels.
2. Industrial Valve Sales: Sale of specialized valves including choke/throttling valves, pressure regulators, check valves, and back pressure regulators for oilfield applications.
3. Accessories and Components: Sales of accessories including vapor containment vessels, plunger lubricant, day tanks, and stuffing boxes for pump maintenance and operation.
4. Test Unit Systems: Sale and potentially service of test units including high pressure test units, hydrostatic test units, and pump performance test stands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hydroplex designs, manufactures, and sells high-pressure triplex plunger pumps (HP-350, HP-550, HP-950, HP-1050), choke and throttling valves, pressure regulators, gas lift and separator dump valves, accessories such as vapor containment vessels and plunger lubrication systems, and high-pressure test units for oil and gas and industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Hydroplex is a high-pressure pump, valve, and system specialist offering a portfolio of triplex plunger pumps, valves, and accessories for the oil & gas industry. The product lineup centers on four high pressure triplex plunger pump models (HP-350, HP-550, HP-950, HP-1050) complemented by an extensive valve portfolio including choke/throttling valves (HCI, HCA, HCY, HydraMax, WaferMax, MiniMax, CSX), pressure regulators (HR-20P, HR2-20, BPR10-15), and specialized valves (Check Valve, NV-20B). Supporting products include accessories such as vapor containment vessels, plunger lube day tanks, plunger lubricant, and vaporless stuffing boxes. The company also offers test units including high pressure test/injection units, hydrostatic test units, and pump performance test stands, along with valve testing services. All products are designed for the oil & gas industry with applications in gas lift, separator dump valves, and wellhead automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HP-350 High Pressure Triplex Plunger Pump High-pressure triplex plunger pump designed for oil and gas and industrial applications.
• HP-550 High Pressure Triplex Plunger Pump High-pressure triplex plunger pump for oil and gas and industrial applications.
• HP-950 High Pressure Triplex Plunger Pump High-pressure triplex plunger pump for demanding oil and gas and industrial applications.
• HP-1050 High Pressure Triplex Plunger Pump High-pressure triplex plunger pump also functioning as hydrostatic test pump, high pressure test pump, methanol injection pump, well equalization pump, and HPU charge pump.
• HCI Choke/Throttling Valve Gas lift surface valve and throttling valve designed for oil and gas production control.
• HCA Choke/Throttling Valve Adjustable choke valve for gas lift and throttling applications.
• HCY Choke/Throttling Valve Choke valve for gas lift and throttling applications.
• HydraMax Choke/Throttling Valve Gas lift surface valve, automated throttle valve, and MOV choke designed for wellhead automation.
• WaferMax Choke/Throttling Valve Wafer-style throttling valve for industrial fluid handling applications.
• MiniMax Choke/Throttling Valve Compact throttling valve for industrial fluid handling applications.
• CSX Choke/Throttling Valve Gas lift surface choke valve for oil and gas production.
• HR-20P Pressure Regulator Pressure regulator valve for oil and gas fluid handling.
• HR2-20 Pressure Regulator Pressure regulator valve for industrial fluid handling.
• Check Valve Check valve for preventing backflow in high-pressure fluid systems.
• NV-20B Valve Valve for oil and gas production applications.
• BPR10-15 Back Pressure Regulator Back pressure regulator for maintaining upstream pressure control.
• Vapor Containment Vessel Containment vessel accessory for managing vapor in high-pressure pump systems.
• 3-Gallon Plunger Lube Day Tank Day tank accessory for plunger lubrication in triplex pump systems.
• Plunger Lubricant Specialized lubricant accessory for plunger pump operation.
• Vaporless Stuffing Box (HP-350 & HP-550) Vaporless stuffing box accessory for HP-350 and HP-550 pumps.
• Vaporless Stuffing Box (HP-950 & HP-1050) Vaporless stuffing box accessory for HP-950 and HP-1050 pumps.
• High Pressure Test or Injection Unit High-pressure test unit for testing and injection applications.
• Hydrostatic Test Unit Hydrostatic test unit for pressure testing applications.
• Pump Performance Test Stand Test stand for pump performance evaluation and validation.
• Valve Testing Services Valve testing services for quality assurance.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AGI IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAGI Industries is a sister division of Hydroplex under the same corporate umbrella. AGI Industries focuses on pump and fluid handling solutions and serves as a channel for distributing Hydroplex products. The partnership leverages shared corporate resources and customer relationships in the fluid handling equipment market.
• AGI Packaged Pump SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAGI Packaged Pump Systems is another sister division of Hydroplex specializing in packaged pump system solutions. Products are cross-promoted through this division, extending Hydroplex's reach into integrated pump package applications.
• Channel Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydroplex maintains a network of authorized channel distribution partners who resell Hydroplex pumps and valves. The company operates a distributor portal and actively recruits new channel partners to expand geographic coverage and market reach.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cameron (Schlumberger / SLB): Cameron, now part of SLB, is a leading supplier of wellhead equipment, valves, and pressure control systems for upstream oil & gas. Its surface and subsea valve product lines compete with Hydroplex's choke, throttling, and separator dump valve offerings.
• KSB Group: KSB is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems serving oil & gas, water, energy, and industrial markets. Its industrial pump portfolio (including high-pressure process pumps) overlaps with Hydroplex's triplex plunger pump applications in upstream operations.
• ITT Inc. ITT's Industrial Process segment manufactures pumps, valves, and fluid handling systems for the oil & gas, chemical, and power industries. Its high-pressure pump and valve portfolio is comparable in technical scope to Hydroplex's offering.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is one of the largest manufacturers of pumps, valves, seals, and related flow-control equipment for the oil & gas, power, and chemical industries. Its oil & gas division competes directly with Hydroplex on high-pressure pumps, choke valves, and wellhead flow control products.
• Sulzer: Sulzer manufactures pumps, compressors, and related rotating equipment for oil & gas, power, and industrial applications. Its high-pressure process pumps and wellhead pumping equipment overlap with Hydroplex's triplex plunger pump product line.
• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): NOV is a major oilfield equipment manufacturer producing wellhead systems, pressure control equipment, and pumping systems. Its artificial lift and production technologies segment overlaps with Hydroplex's high-pressure pumps and surface gas lift valves.
• SPX Technologies (formerly SPX Flow): SPX Technologies operates multiple industrial segments including power and energy equipment, with a portfolio that historically included high-pressure pumps and valves for oil & gas and industrial fluid handling — directly comparable to Hydroplex's pump and valve offerings, but at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Weir Group: Weir's Oil & Gas division (and Minerals division) manufactures high-pressure pumps, valves, and wellhead equipment for upstream operators. Its pressure pumping and artificial lift product lines overlap closely with Hydroplex's triplex plunger pump and gas lift valve portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kimray (synergy with sister AGI ecosystem): Kimray is an Oklahoma-based manufacturer of oilfield valves, regulators, and pump-related equipment serving upstream operators with similar applications (gas lift, production control). It is comparable to Hydroplex as a US-based, specialized oil & gas equipment maker targeting wellhead production enhancement.
• Forum Energy Technologies: FET is an oilfield products and equipment manufacturer producing wellhead equipment, pressure control, valves, and pumping systems specifically for upstream oil & gas operators — a closely aligned niche focus to Hydroplex's high-pressure pumps and oilfield valves for the same customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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